Comments on: Why I Like Local Business

By: imjustagoyle

imjustagoyle — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 07:24:28 +0000

This is one of the reasons I love tweetups so much!

By: alpinefolk

alpinefolk — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 07:15:06 +0000

Great post, I totally agree. I think local businesses need to get better at communicating the benefits of their service to their customers.

By: jschmeling

jschmeling — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 06:14:43 +0000

Local businesses also get to know you and what you like and buy, and can make recommendations based on who you and what interactions you've had with them. And if they are your friends and neighbors they may also take part in other aspects of your life, interacting on local boards, seeing your kids in local neighborhoods and so on.

By: imjustagoyle

imjustagoyle — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 05:41:02 +0000

That's the best reason I've heard yet for using Four Square! Thanks for sharing! :)

By: Alicia

Alicia — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 04:48:07 +0000

Excellent article! I take supporting local biz very seriously too. I actually began using FourSquare for that very reason – so I could give the locally owned places I frequent regular shout outs.

By: Dale Buckey

Dale Buckey — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 04:28:38 +0000

I've lived on islands for many years (most connected by bridge), But have always liked the island/local mentality. The benefits work.

By: Peggy Foster

Peggy Foster — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 03:51:58 +0000

I loved the post. I am a small business owner and my bread and butter comes from locals who use my service. Thanks for supporting local businesses in your area.

By: imjustagoyle

imjustagoyle — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 03:44:13 +0000

yes! I was just recently introduced to the 3/50 project and have their badge proudly displayed here on my site. I love the initiative!

By: judytrull

judytrull — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 03:43:41 +0000

I enjoyed this post very much. Am currently working with the hometown program in our community. The 3/50 project touches on this as well, showing how much of your locally spent dollars stays in the community.

By: judytrull

judytrull — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 03:41:55 +0000

This is a wonderful post. Am currently working with the hometown program here in my community. Working with cross marketing between businesses and encouraging people to shop locally. The 3/50 project touches on this as well, showing how much of your locally spent dollar stays local.